Today, June 29, is the Feast of St. Simon Magus, who lived around 35 e.v. The Invisible Basilica tells us the following about him: Samaritan founder of the Simonian sect of Gnostics, contemporary of the Apostles and of Philo Judaeus… Continue Reading
Tuesday is the day of Mars (Mardi in French!), and we can enjoy a delicious dinner in his honor today. According to 777, some of the plants appropriate to Mars include Oak, Nettle, Tiger Lily, Geranium, Absinthe, Rue, Tobacco, and Pepper.… Continue Reading
Suppose you’re doing a working with Jupiter, and you want to enhance it with appropriate sights, smells, and tastes. Why not begin your magick with a feast? According to 777, Jupiter corresponds with Almond in Flower and Olives. Other texts also… Continue Reading
Today, June 17, is the Greater Feast of Sir John Marvel Whiteside “Jack” Parsons, rocket scientist and magician. Born October 2, 1914 e.v., Parsons was Master of Agape Lodge, O.T.O., in Oakland, California, from 1942 until his death in 1952.… Continue Reading
Tomorrow, June 13, is the Feast of St. Ludovicus Rex Bavariae (aka Ludwig II, 1845-1886 e.v.). According to the Invisible Basilica, “Ludwig was the last of the German feudal princes: a romantic dreamer who viewed himself as a divinely sanctioned… Continue Reading
Having been retrograde since May 18, Mercury goes direct today. According to astrology, Mercury influences communication, intellect, and travel; he rules both Gemini and Virgo, and the Third and Sixth Houses. According to 777, the following plants and herbs correspond… Continue Reading
Today, June 10, is the Feast of St. Basilides. According to the Invisible Basilica, Basilides (c. 100 – c. 139 e.v.) was the “Syrian or Egyptian founder of the Basilidean sect of Christian Gnostics in Alexandria during the reigns of… Continue Reading
By request from Br. M.P. in the O.T.O. Facebook Community, we bring you this experiment in sacramental dessert. It is not suitable for communion, but it would make a fine treat with a feast at one’s local O.T.O. body. If you… Continue Reading
“In the sight of Allah, the best food is a food shared by many.” – Mohammed Today, June 8, is the Feast of the Magi: Saint Mohammed (570-632 e.v.). Born in Mecca, Mohammed (also known as Muhammad, Mahomet or Mahmud)… Continue Reading
Sunday, June 7, is the Greater Feast of Sir Carl Kellner (1851 – 1905 e.v.), born September 1, 1851 in Austria. According to the US Grand Lodge website, “The Spiritual Father of Ordo Templi Orientis was Carl Kellner, a wealthy… Continue Reading